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Applications Software: Getting the Work Done
NAME: VIVEK
GOEL
CLASS: VI BROLL NO. : 48
Objectives• Distinguish between operating systems and
applications software • List the various methods by which individuals and
businesses acquire software• List and briefly describe various types of task-
oriented software• Identify the kinds of software available for both large
and small businesses• Discuss ethical issues associated with software• Describe the functions of various computer
professionals
Contents
• Applications Software• Software Types• Task-Oriented Productivity Software• Business Software• Application Software and Ethics• Computers and People
Applications Software
Apply to real-world tasks
Solves user problems
vs. OS
controls the hardware
What it Does
Gets the work done
Solves a problem:
How large was The Roman Empire?
Solves a problem:
How large was The Roman Empire?
PC Software Characteristics
• User-friendly
• Easy
• Intuitive
• Minimum training and documentation needed to use
Software TypesCustom Software
• Written by programmers
• Takes a lot of time to write and test
• When specifications are unique
Software TypesPackaged or Commercial
• Sold in stores, catalogs, or downloadable from the WWW
• Purchased from software publishers
• Must be installed– Standard or custom installation– The setup process copies some of all of the
software to the hard disk– May require the CD-ROM to be in the drive to run
Acquiring Software
• Freeware– Free to all– Copyrighted– Distributed in machine-readable format
• Shareware– Freely distributed for a trial period– Pay a nominal fee to register with the
author
Acquiring Software
• Public-domain software– Un-copyrighted– May be used or altered without restriction– Generally developed under government
grants• Open-source
– Free to all– Source code is distributed– May be used or altered– Popular under the LINUX OS
Acquiring Software
• Commercial software– Used most often– Copyrighted– Generally costly– May not be copied without permission of
the manufacturer
Purchasing Commercial Software Individuals
• Software warehouse store• Mail order• Electronic software distribution
Purchasing Commercial Software
Businesses • Volume discount• Site license• Network versions• Application Service Provide (ASP)
– Software is setup and maintained by ASP– Access the software over the Internet– Pay per use– Saves the expense of installing and maintaining
the software
Task-Oriented SoftwareProductivity Software
Makes work fasterMakes our lives easier
Makes work fasterMakes our lives easier
Word Processing
• Uses– Memos– Reports– Correspondence– Minutes of meetings– Anything to be typed
• Functions– Create– Edit– Format– Store– Print text and graphics
Desktop Publishing
• Uses– Newsletters– Reports– Brochures
• Functions– Handles high-level publishing needs
Electronic Spreadsheets
• Uses– Comparing mortgage interest rates– Preparing budgets– Tracking weight loss
• Functions– Manipulates numbers in rows and columns– Recalculates the results when a number is
changed– What if?
Electronic Spreadsheets
Database Management
• Uses– Keep track of a large number of related facts– Query the data for specific information– Retrieve information in a variety of ways
• Functions– Store data– Update data– Manipulate data– Retrieve data– Print data in many forms– Report on data in a variety of ways
Graphics
• Uses– Maps– Graphs– Charts
• Helps to– Compare data– Spot trends– Make decisions
• Visual information is more compelling
Presentation Graphics
• Uses– Sales tool– Demonstrate a product– Show cost/benefit projections on charts– Present audio/video testimonials from satisfied
customers
• May contain– Text– Graphics– Audio– Video
Computer Art
• Use software to– Produce art– Express ideas
• Graphic artist– Artistic ability– Computer skills– Produces computer art
Communications
• Communicate from home with computer at office
• Access data stored in another computer in another location
• Stock exchange updates• Weather information
Communications
• Provides method for communicating between computers
• Most likely way to connect is via the Internet
• Use a browser to access the Internet
Office Suites
• Group of basic software applications designed to work together
• Data is portable between basic applications of the suite
• Various applications in the suite have the same “look and feel”
• Cost of suite is less than purchasing individual applications
Integrated Applications
• Combine basic word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics capabilities
• More limited than a suite
• Easier to learn and use
Software Development Focus
• Ease of use
• Personal use programs– Personal time organizers– To-do list makers– E-mail programs
• Internet access
Business Software
• Custom-written to meet special business needs
• Standard packages
• Combination of custom-written and off-the-shelf
Vertical Market Software
• Written for a particular type of business– Dentist’s office– Drugstore– Auto shop
• Software may be part of complete package– Hardware– Installation– Training– Support
Software for Workgroups
• Groupware / collaborative software
• Lets a group of people share information or track information together
• Data being used is located in central database
• Data can be accessed and updated by anyone in the project group
Software for Workgroups
Examples
• Scheduling
• Preparation of proposals by several individuals
The Information CenterHelp Desk
• Software selection• Software training• Software and hardware installations• Software and hardware updates• Troubleshooting
Software for Small Business
• Accounting– Spreadsheet software– Accounting package – Basic accounting,
financial statements, tax summaries, payroll
• Writing and Advertising– Word processing– Desktop publishing
• Customer Service– Database management
Software for Small Business
• Keeping Up and Making Contacts– Networking over the Internet
• Making Sales Pitches– Graphical presentation software
Small Office, Home Office SOHO
• Moderately priced to solve typical needs• All-in-one software package
Small Office, Home Office SOHO
What is needed• Organizational skills of a
secretary
• Research skills of a librarian
• Accounting skills of a bookkeeper
• Experience of someone who has done it before
What is has• Searchable library of
resources• Legal guide• Tax guide• Collections of business
documents• Links to useful business
and government sites on the Internet
Application Software Ethics
What is legal?What is legal?
Software Piracy
• Making illegal copies of copyrighted software• Why the fuss?
– Very easy to duplicate software vs. a text book– Software company may lose hundreds of dollars
per pirated copy
• Prosecution– Yes: Small-medium sized business who purchase
a few copies and distribute to many users– No: Individual users who probably would not have
purchased software on their own anyway
Counterfeiting
• Software is copied onto CD-ROMS / DVD-ROMS
• Package duplicates the original
• Sold in flea markets or small stores
• Cheaper price
• Occurs more overseas
Copying Software
• Legitimate reasons– Backup copy– Copy to hard disk
• Illegitimate reasons– Obtain software without paying for it
Computers and People
Users
• Any individual who operates a computer to accomplish a task
• Home
• Business
Computer Professionals
• Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Computer Information Systems (CIS)
• Computing Services
• Information Services
• Information Technology (IT)
Computer Professionals• Data entry operators – key data into a machine-
readable format• Computer operators – monitor the computer• Librarians – catalog and keep secure the disks• Computer programmers – write, test, implement, and
maintain programs• Systems analysts – plan and design computer
systems• Network manager – oversees the network• Chief information officer (CIO) – department
manager; makes strategic decisions relating to the flow of information in the organization